
Guide to Spring in Pisgah National Forest and Brevard NC
Spring has sprung, as they say, in Pisgah National Forest! This is one of the best seasons to vacation in Brevard and Transylvania County, whether it’s for wildflower viewing, hiking, fly fishing, kayaking, festivals, or other outdoor…

Hike of the Week: John Rock Trail
One of our favorite recommendations for a Winter hike in Pisgah National Forest, John Rock trail is a 5-mile loop with a wonderful summit at 3,320 feet. The John Rock hike starts at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. You’ll pass Cedar…

Comprehensive Guide to the Ecusta Trail
While many Brevard and Hendersonville locals have heard of the proposed “rails to trails” Ecusta Trail project, which will take an out-of-service rail line and turn it into a greenway between the two towns, many Pilot Cove guests may not…

HOLIDAYS AT BILTMORE: CREATE A NEW WINTER TRADITION
From November 4 through January 8, Biltmore is a magical place to visit.
Inside the largest home in America are 55 elaborate hand-decorated trees, including a 35-foot live fraser fir in the Banquet Hall, one thousand poinsettias, and…

COVID-19 Update From Pilot Cove
WE ARE OPEN!
It's needless to say, yet we will anyway! If you're sick or not feeling well, don't come. If you've been around anyone who is sick or hasn't been feeling well, don't come. We are working to be flexible with guests regarding changes…


Winter Guide to Pisgah National Forest & Brevard NC! 2022-2023
The winter season brings a wonderful mystique to Pisgah National Forest and Brevard NC. This amazing land covering more than 500,000 acres offers incredible hardwood forests, waterfalls and plentiful trails. In fact, Transylvania County…



2019 Fall Color Guide to Brevard NC and Pisgah National Forest
Fall is just around the corner, and it’s one of the most spectacular times of the year throughout the mountains of Western North Carolina. With the leaf color change, cooler temperatures, crystal blue skies, and less rainfall, it's the perfect…